Envy Soybean

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SKU: 0860A-P40
$4.25

Item Details

Developed by Professor Elwyn Meader at the University of New Hampshire and released in 1977. Upright 24" plants produce an abundance of all-green beans, excellent quality. Great short-season variety.


  • 75-85 days
  • Organic
  • Green seeds
  • Plants grow to 24 inches
  • Excellent flavor
  • Great short-season variety

This variety works for:

  • Steaming
  • Baking


Try steaming soybean pods, or edamame, and topping with coarse salt for a quick snack. You can also shell the edamame and add them to salads with corn, black beans, onions, and cilantro for a fresh summer salad.


Adding shelled soybeans to hummus recipes make a great dip for parties and you can also puree the beans and fry them up as fritters.

Growing Instructions

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Soybeans can be used as edamame, fresh shell beans, or dry beans.

  • Direct Seed: 2" Apart
  • Seed Depth: 1"
  • Rows Apart: 24-36"
  • Light: Full Sun

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Early and good quality

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We have grown Envy Edamame for years. They are good quality, mature all at about the same time, and are early enough to mature in our area.